Reader Testimonials:

Informative and thought-provoking. A must read for anyone with parents or in-laws in their 70's and 80's. It is a well organized and easy to follow step by step guide" James DeKoek

"This helped me immensely when I was the executrix for my brothers' estate. Because I read the book, I knew what to expect when I worked with my lawyer. I understood the terms he used and how the overall process worked. So that's why the book was valuable to me, I was able to help my lawyer with the estate instead of just letting him tell me 'where to sign'." Rosalie Barcellona

“Having stumbled through the fact finding, second guessing and self doubt in settling my own Mom's estate...This book is a must read for anyone with aging parents. It is, indeed, a single source of factual information laced with a touch of family interaction techniques that will save countless hours of anxiety while providing the steps to settle all accounts.” Bob Monaco

"This guide is very informative and easy to follow. I wish I had a copy available two years ago when my mom passed away. It would have saved me time, money and reduced my frustration level dramatically. I will definitely make sure my sons have a copy for their future reference." Marty Leibowitz

"This book is a must read for anyone who has just lost a loved one. The authors will guide you step by step from the funeral through the complete settling of the estate. They offer advice on how to deal with aggressive lawyers who will attempt to charge egregious rates for mundane tasks that you can execute yourself with the help of this book. They will help you organize your thoughts and walk you through all the steps required to settle the estate including the distribution of all property, jewelry, and other personal belongings. This book can not only help you through the process, but can help you save considerable money along the way. They also provide example spreadsheets and letters that can easily be customized for your personal use. While losing a love one is a stressful time in one's life, this book can help you navigate through the complicated processes and get you through this difficult time in an efficient, cost-effective manner." Rick Ancona

If you're planning your own estate or faced with executing the estate of a loved one, this step-by-step guide is an indispensable tool. From advice for dealing with lawyers, family members and the IRS, to detailed templates and sample letters for financial institutions, I found all the resources I will need to handle my parents' estates and to organize my own affairs to make the process easier for my daughter. Julie Gibson